He began dancing at the relatively late age of 13.
His first partner as a 'Dancing With the Stars' pro was Snooki. (See profile pic.)
He has a pom-chi dog named Ruby.
He gave Ruby her own Instagram page.
He dated fellow pro Emma Slater for five years before asking her to marry him.

Why he might not be annoying

In Season 23, he paired with reality star Terra Jole, the first little person contestant on 'DWTS'.
He is Jewish.
He proposed to Emma live on 'DWTS.' (Season 23).
He carried Jole to the judging panel after their first dance.
He started as a troupe member on 'DWTS,' then went pro later.